In case you haven’t heard, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of our beloved Tournament of Books! Each year, children in the Library and across the DPS 109 schools vote in the Tournament to determine a winning book in various brackets. This year, the Tournament features eight brackets: Picture Books, Early Readers, Chapter Books, Juvenile Series, […] Read More

Below are the instructions for April’s Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. Simple Macramé Hanger For April, grades 5+ can make a simple macramé hanger! You could plant something in the provided pot, or store things like pencils […] Read More

Adult Book Discussions at the Deerfield Public Library The Deerfield Public Library hosts monthly, staff-led book discussions that are free and open to the public. Encounter community, fun, and fascinating ideas. Register at the links below and find copies of titles at the Patron Services desk, one month prior to each discussion. Multiple copies of […] Read More

With the conclusion of the Grammys, we aren’t wasting any time moving onward to our next competition: Guess the Oscars 2023! Do you think you have what it takes to guess which movies and performers are taking home the Oscar? This year, a wide variety of movies are up for winning this prestigious award. Whether […] Read More

  Deerfield Public Library has received recognition as one of America’s Star Libraries for 2022, as announced by Library Journal. Of the more than 5,300 public libraries evaluated, only 258 were designated as Star Libraries. This is the first time that the Deerfield Public Library was named a Star Library, and received four stars.  Ratings are […] Read More

Are you a gamer? Do you love getting lost in fantastical worlds that you have the power to navigate? Look no further than Deerfield Public Library to provide you with your gaming needs. Recently, we have added the popular Nintendo Switch to our Library of Things collection. This kit comes with all you need to […] Read More

We recently purchased a new piece of equipment for MakerSpace. We’ve tested it out, learned how to use it, and are ready to introduce it to our patrons. Please come and try out our new Sublimation Printer. Sublimation printing is a process that is very similar to standard inkjet printing. But it uses a special […] Read More

This month, the Tween Grab and Go craft is making bracelets with the art of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese weaving technique that creates braids and cords. While there are a multitude of ways to make a bracelet, this will show you one basic way! In your kits, you have 3 different colors of […] Read More

This summer, MakerSpace is providing you with some summer-themed trinkets and project kits. Stop by and pick up a kit today! Kits include: A laser-cut acrylic planter Grow something this summer with your own custom acrylic planter! Materials included: 2 laser cut long side slotted planter walls 2 laser cut short side planter walls 4 […] Read More

One of the more common questions we get asked at the library is where items can be returned. We offer a number of convenient ways to return your library materials! 1. When the Library is open Feel free to bring your items inside to return them, or place them in one of the outside book […] Read More